State v. Williams

ORDER

This case has been briefed under Anders v. California, 386 U.S. 738, 87 S. Ct. 1396, 18 L. Ed. (2d) 493 (1967). Because of the apparent confusion which exists over how Anders cases are to be processed under the South Carolina Appellate Court Rules, we set forth the following procedure:(1) If appellant’s counsel determines an Anders brief is appropriate, he shall serve and file the initial brief and designation of matter as provided by Rules 207 and 208, SCACR. The brief shall contain a petition to be relieved as counsel.(2) The respondent may serve and file an initial brief if it desires…